Labor
Beyoncé sweatshop controversy shines spotlight on harsh conditions of working women
May 26, 2016UK-based press reports that Sri Lankan workers who make Beyoncé's new clothing line are being exploited. Now what?
Read moreAFL-CIO stands with Brazilian workers and democracy
May 25, 2016The political crisis in Brazil has entered a stage likely to damage democracy in the country for years to come and have a negative impact on the entire region.
Read moreSteelworkers’ VP connects dots between 1937 massacre and today’s challenges
May 25, 2016Steelworkers and allies convened on Chicago's Southeast side to look back at the historic 1937 "Little Steel" strike.
Read moreLabor and allies launch new push to rein in Wall Street
May 25, 2016"They're trying to run the political system to influence us to let them write the rules to let them make more money."
Read moreTeamsters oppose beer mega-merger
May 24, 2016Abstract: Jobs in America's brewing industry are being threatened by monopolistic mergers of mega-corporate beer makers.
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